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Mg Family History

Mg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Ma, Mo, Mu, Ng, Ji, Lu, Yu, Ku, Li, Wu

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Where is the Mg family from?

You can see how Mg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Mg families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Mg families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mg's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Mg families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mg census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 387 immigration records available for the last name Mg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 113 military records available for the last name Mg. For the veterans among your Mg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mg lifespan?

Average Mg life expectancy in 1991 was 28 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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